Fashion Designer:
Fashions men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories.
Assesses fashion trends and predictions;
talks with sales and management executives;
compares leather, fabrics, and other apparel materials; and
combines findings with personal interests, tastes, and knowledge of design to create new...
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Fashion Designer:
Fashions men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories.
Assesses fashion trends and predictions;
talks with sales and management executives;
compares leather, fabrics, and other apparel materials; and
combines findings with personal interests, tastes, and knowledge of design to create new designs for clothing, shoes, handbags, and other accessories. Sketches rough and detailed drawings of apparel and writes specifications describing factors, such as color scheme, construction, and type of material to be used.
Confers with and coordinates activities of workers who draw and cut patterns and construct garments to fabricate sample garment. Examines sample garment on and off model and modifies design as necessary to achieve desired effect. May draw pattern for article designed, using measuring and drawing instruments. May cut patterns. May construct sample, using sewing equipment. May arrange for showing of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows. May attend fashion and fabric shows to observe new fashions and materials. May be identified according to specific group designed for, such as men, women, or children or areas of specialization, such as sportswear, coats, dresses, suits, lingerie, or swimwear. May design custom garments for clients. May conduct research and design authentic period, country, or social class costumes to be worn by film, television, concert, stage, and other performers. May design, fabricate, repair, and sell leather articles. May design, copy, or modify clothing accessories. (Source: eDOT Job Description)
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